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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.03, 827.78 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.03, 827.78 and 433.88 is: 598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.03 : 827.78 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.03/827.78 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.03x = 827.78 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.03x = 359,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,157.19/600.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.57

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